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P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
User Manual
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E4224
First Edition V1
March 2009
Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Table of contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
System package contents ........................................................................... x
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Front panel .................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Rear panel ..................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Internal components .................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Starting up
2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-2
2.2 Powering up your system ........................................................... 2-2
2.3 Support CD information .............................................................. 2-3
2.3.1 Running the Support CD ................................................. 2-3
2.3.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 2-4
2.3.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 2-5
2.3.4 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 2-6
2.3.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 2-7
2.3.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 2-7
2.3.7 Other information ............................................................ 2-8
2.4 ASUS AI Manager ....................................................................... 2-10
2.4.1 Installing AI Manager .................................................... 2-10
2.4.2 Launching AI Manager .................................................. 2-10
2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar ................................................... 2-10
2.4.4 Main ...............................................................................2-11
2.4.5 My favorites ................................................................... 2-14
2.4.6 Support ......................................................................... 2-15
2.4.7 Information .................................................................... 2-15
Chapter 3: Motherboard info
3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 3-2
3.2 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 3-3
3.4 Connectors ................................................................................... 3-6
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Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating you BIOS .............................................. 4-2
4.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk ....................................... 4-2
4.1.2 AwardBIOS ash utility.................................................... 4-3
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...................................... 4-6
4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 4-8
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-9
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-12
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 4-13
4.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 4-13
4.2.3 Legend bar .................................................................... 4-14
4.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 4-14
4.2.5 Submenu items ............................................................. 4-14
4.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 4-14
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-15
4.2.8 General help ................................................................. 4-15
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-16
4.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 4-16
4.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 4-16
4.3.3 SATA 1-2 ..........................................................................................4-17
4.3.4 ESATA ........................................................................... 4-18
4.3.5 HDD SMART Monitoring ............................................... 4-18
4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-19
4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................ 4-19
4.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-23
4.4.3 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-24
4.4.4 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 4-25
4.4.5 Onboard Device Conguration ...................................... 4-26
4.4.6 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-28
4.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-29
4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ...................................................... 4-29
4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 4-29
4.5.3 APM Conguration ........................................................ 4-30
4.5.4 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-32
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4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-33
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-33
4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ......................................... 4-34
4.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-35
4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-37
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 4-37
4.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................ 4-38
4.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-39
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Notices
ASUS REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/
english/REACH.htm.
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference; and
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This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Safety information
Electrical safety
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To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric
outlet before relocating the system.
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When adding or removing any devices to or from the system, contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer. Ensure that all the power cables for
the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all the power cables from the existing system before you add or
remove a device to or from the system.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation
that comes with the package.
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Before using the product, ensure that all the cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact
your dealer immediately.
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry.
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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product
in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a at and stable
surface.
• Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for
this product.
• We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient
temperature below 40˚C.
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If you encounter technical problems with this product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
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Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem
ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information about the ASUS P2-P5N9300/
P4-P5N9300 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and
integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300.
The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and
rear panel, and internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the support CD.
3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.
4. Chapter 4: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites provide updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
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System package contents
Check your P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 system package for the following items.
Standard items
1. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 barebone system with
• ASUS motherboard
• 3-in-1 storage card reader
• PCIE raiser card
• 200W power supply unit
2. Cables
• Power cable
• Serial ATA power cable and signal cable
3. CD
• Support CD
4. Quick Installation Guide
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Optional items
1. ASUS VGA card
2. Infrared card (for P4-P5N9300 only)
3. Remote control (for P4-P5N9300 only)
Optional items are not included in the system package. They are purchased
separately.
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Chapter 1
This chapter gives a general
description of ASUS P2-P5N9300/
P4-P5N9300. The chapter lists the
system features including introduction
on the front and rear panels, and
internal components.
ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300
System introduction
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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300!
The ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 is an all-in-one barebone system with richP2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 is an all-in-one barebone system with rich is an all-in-one barebone system with rich
home entertainment features.
The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by an ASUS motherboard that
supports the Intel® Prescott, Smitheld, Cedarmill, Kentseld, Conroe, Wolfdale,
and Yorkeld processors.
The system supports up to 4GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC DDR2
800/667MHz DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller,
Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and eight-channel high-denition audio CODEC.
1.2 Front panel
The illustrations below show the front panels of the P2-P5N9300 and
P4-P5N9300.
Front panel of P2-P5N9300
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Front panel (open)
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Front panel of P4-P5N9300
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Front panel (open)
1. Hard disk drive (HDD) LED. This LED lights up when data is read from or
written to the hard disk drive.
2. Optical disk drive (ODD) bay cover.
3. Front panel cover.
4. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject an optical disk.
5. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.
6. 3-in-1 card reader. This 3-in-1 card reader supports the MultiMediaCard,
Secure Digital™ card, and Memory Stick™/Memory Stick PRO™ card.
7. USB 2.0 port 9. This Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) port connects toThis Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) port connects to
USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and
others.
8. USB / eSATA port. This port connects to a USB 2.0 device or an externalThis port connects to a USB 2.0 device or an external
Serial ATA hard disk drive.
9. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. This port connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a
digital camrecorder.
10. USB 2.0 ports 10 and 11. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports
connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA,
and others.
11. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
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12. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker.
13. IR card (optional). This IR card supports a remote control.
1.3 Rear panel
The illustration below shows the rear panel of the P2-P5N9300 and P4-P5N9300.
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1. Power connector.
2. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage
according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your
area is 100-127V, set this switch to 115V. If the voltage supply in your area is
200-240V, set this switch to 230V.
Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115 environment
will seriously damage the system!
3. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/
subwoofer speakers.
4. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a
4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.
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SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
5. Side Speaker Out port (grey). This port connects to the side speakers in an
8-channel audio conguration.
6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or
other audio sources.
7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In
4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel congurations, the function of this port
becomes Front Speaker Out.
8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Ou Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
9. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port connects to a PS/2 mouse.
10. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port connects to a PS/2 keyboard.
11. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub.
LAN port LED indications
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
YELLOW Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
12. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA,
and others.
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13. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output
device via an optical S/PDIF cable.
14. VGA port. This port connects to a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible
devices.
15. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray
discs, and other protected content.
16. Serial port. This port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.
17. ASUS VGA card (optional).
18. Expansion slot.
1.4 Internal components
The illustration below is the internal view of the ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300
when you remove the chassis cover. The installed components are labeled for your
reference.
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1. 5.25 inch optical disk drive and
3.5 inch hard disk drive cage
2. Front panel assembly
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5. ASUS motherboard
6. DIMM slots
7. LGA775 socket
3. Power supply unit
4. PCIE raiser bracket (connected to
the motherboard PCIE slot)
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Chapter 2
This chapter helps you power up the
system and install drivers and utilities
from the Support CD.
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Starting up
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2.1 Installing an operating system
The ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating
Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to
maximize the features of your hardware.
• To ensure that the OS work properly, install the drivers included in the
Support CD.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup
procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS
documentation for detailed information.
2.2 Powering up your system
Press the power button ( ) to power up the system.
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2.3 Support CD information
The support CD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software
applications, and utilities that you can install to get all the system features.
The contents of the Support CD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
2.3.1 Running the Support CD
Place the Support CD into the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer.
Click an icon to display
Support CD/motherboard
information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the
Support CD to locate the ASSETUP.EXE le from the BIN folder. Double-click
the ASSETUP.EXE le to run the CD.
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2.3.2 Drivers menu
The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
ASUS InstALL - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility
Installs all of the drivers.
Norton Internet Security 2008
Installs Norton Internet Security 2008.
NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program
Installs the NVIDIA chipset driver program.
Realtek Audio Driver
Installs the Realtek® audio driver.
NVIDIA HDMI Audio Driver
Installs the NVIDIA HDMI audio driver.
Realtek RTL8111B/C LAN Driver
Installs the Realtek® RTL8111B/C LAN driver.
VIA Card Reader Driver
Installs the VIA® card reader driver.
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2.3.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications that the motherboard supports.
ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities
Installs all of the utilities.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows®
environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an
Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ASUS Screen Saver
Installs the ASUS screensaver.
ASUS AI Manager
Installs the ASUS AI Manager where you can launch AI disk, AI Security, and AI
Probe easily.
Acrobat Reader 8
Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print
documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS Express Gate Installer
Installs the ASUS Express Gate.
FarStone Utility
Installs the FarStone utility.
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2.3.4 Make Disk menu
The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.
NVIDIA 32bit/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for 32bit/64bit
Windows® XP operating systems.
NVIDIA 32bit/64bit Vista SATA RAID Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for 32bit/64bit
Windows® Vista operating systems.
NVIDIA 32bit/64bit XP AHCI Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® AHCI driver disk for 32bit/64bit Windows® XP
operating systems.
NVIDIA 32bit/64bit Vista AHCI Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® AHCI driver disk for 32bit/64bit Windows® Vista
operating systems.
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2.3.5 Manual menu
The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
The manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF) format. Install the Adobe®
Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a manual.
2.3.6 ASUS Contact information
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
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2.3.7 Other information
The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the
motherboard and the contents of the Support CD. Click an icon to display the
specied information.
Motherboard Info
Displays the general specications of the motherboard.
Browse this CD
Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format.
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Technical Support Form
Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when
requesting technical support.
Filelist
Displays the contents of the Support CD and a brief description of each item in text
format.
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2.4 ASUS AI Manager
ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily.
2.4.1 Installing AI Manager
To install AI Manager on your computer:
1. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. The CD automatically displays
the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the
Support CD to locate the ASSETUP.EXE le from the BIN folder. Double-click
the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
2.4.2 Launching AI Manager
You can launch AI Manager right after installation or anytime from the Windows®
desktop.
To launch AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs >
ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. The AI Manager Quick Bar appears.
After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows®
taskbar. Right-click this icon for more options.
2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar
Click the Main, My favorites, Support, or Information icon from the Quick Bar to
show the corresponding menu.
Close
Maximize/Resume
Minimize
Main
My Favorites
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Click to switch between a full-screen AI Manager window and the Quick bar.
Click to keep AI Manager in the taskbar.
Click to close AI Manager.
2.4.4 Main
Launch AI Disk, AI Security, or AI Probe from the Main menu. Click the small
triangle to open or close the Main menu.
Click to open/close the Main menu
AI Disk
AI Disk allows you to easily clear the temporary IE les, IE URLs, IE cookies, IE
history list, Recycle Bin, and recently opened les list. Select the item that you
want to clear, then click Apply.
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AI Security
AI Security allows you to set passwords to lock your removable storage devices
such as a USB ash disk and CD/DVD disk, which ensures more security for your
data.
To lock a device:
1. If you are using AI Security for the rst time, key in a password consisting of
up to 20 alphanumeric characters.
2 Conrm your password.
3. Key in your password hint (optional).
4. Click OK.
5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply.
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6. Key in your password, then click OK. The device you selected cannot be
accessed without the password.
To unlock a device:
1. Deselect the device you locked, then click Apply.
2. Key in your password, then click OK.
To change your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen
instructions.
AI Probe
AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan
speed, and CPU voltage. It also allows you to adjust these values manually.
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2.4.5 My favorites
Add your favorite applications to the My Favorites menu.
To add an application:
1. Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you
want to add to the My Favorites menu.
2. Click Open. The application you selected is added and its icon appears.
Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to open, delete, or rename the
corresponding application.
Double-click an icon to open the corresponding application.
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2.4.6 Support
The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online
technical support website, online download support website, and contact
information website.
2.4.7 Information
The Information menu displays the general information of your system,
motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed.
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Chapter 3
This chapter gives information about
the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the
motherboard layout, jumper settings,
and connector locations.
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3.1 Introduction
The P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 barebone system comes with an ASUS
motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard
for future upgrades or system reconguration.
3.2 Motherboard layout
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3.3 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup
parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell
battery powers the RAM data in the CMOS, which includes system setup
information such as the system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on
pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process to enter the BIOS
setup program, then reenter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure.
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the
jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS,
reinstall the battery.
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2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12)
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode
(CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using
the connected USB devices. Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up from
S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power
supply in reduced power mode).
• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise,
the system would not power up.
• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
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3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer by pressing
a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires
an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a
corresponding setting in the BIOS.
4. FAN_PWR_SEL (3-pin FAN_PWR_SEL)
Set this jumper to pins 1-2 if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. Set this
jumper to pins 2-3 if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan.
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3.4 Connectors
1. Serial ATA connectors (9-pin SATA1, SATA2)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
drives.
• Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk
drives.
• When using the connectors in IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk
drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector.
2. COM port connector (10-1pin COM1)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back
of the system chassis.
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3. CPU Fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN)
The fan connector support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24W max.).
Connect the fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard, ensuring that
the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector.
Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard
components. It is not a jumper! DO NOT place a jumper cap on the CPU fan
connector!
4. Back audio connector (20-1 pin Back_Audio Connector)
We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to
this connector to get the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.
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5. LED connector (6-1 pin LED_CON)
This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in the system front
panel.
6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from the power
supply are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the
proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
•
DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the
system will not boot.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when
conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system
may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum
power required by your system.
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7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)
port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install
the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable
to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the
back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0
specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
The USB module is purchased separately.
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9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this
connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to
this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal
is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.
By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with
a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the
chassis intrusion detection feature.
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Chapter 4
This chapter tells how to change
the system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions
of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
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4.1 Managing and updating you BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable
oppy disk or USB ash disk.
2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or the
motherboard Support CD when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.
3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk
during POST.
4. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
• Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk
or USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy
the original motherboard BIOS le using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS
Flash utilities.
• All the oppy devices mentioned in this chapter are USB oppy devices.
• The BIOS screens in this chapter are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be the same as shown.
4.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk
1. Create a bootable oppy disk:
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the oppy disk drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the oppy disk drive.
b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.
c. Right-click the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon, then select Format.
d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk checkbox.
e. Click Start.
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Windows® Vista environment
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44MB oppy disk into the oppy disk
drive.
b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer.
c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive, then click Format.
d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk checkbox.
e. Click Start.
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy
disk.
4.1.2 AwardBIOS ash utility
The AwardBIOS ash utility allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment
using a bootable oppy disk, USB ash disk, or CD ROM with the updated BIOS
le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as
backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS ash utility:
1. Download the latest BIOS le for this motherboard from the ASUS website
at www.asus.com. Rename the le to P5N78L.BIN and save it to a bootable
oppy disk, USB ash disk, or CD ROM in FAT 16/12 format.
Save only the updated BIOS le in the disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS le.
2. Copy the AwardBIOS ash utility (awdash.exe) from the motherboard
Support CD to the bootable oppy disk, USB ash disk, or CD ROM.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable oppy disk, USB ash disk,
or CD ROM.
4. Under the DOS mode, use <X:> (X stands for the name of the disk
assignment) to switch to the folder of the disk you saved the BIOS le and
the AwardBIOS ash utility.
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5. At the prompt, type
awdash then
press <Enter>. The
AwardBIOS Flash Utility
screen appears.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.32
(C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For MCP7A-P5N78L-00 DATE: 10/16/2008
Flash Type - MXIC M25L4005 8Mb SPI
File Name to Program:
Message: Please input File Name!
6. Key in the BIOS lename
in the File Name to
Program eld, then
press <Enter>.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.32
(C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For MCP7A-P5N78L-00 DATE: 10/16/2008
Flash Type - MXIC M25L4005 8Mb SPI
File Name to Program: P5N78L.BIN
Message: Please input File Name!
7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS le. The
following screen appears.
8. The utility veries the
BIOS le in the oppy
disk, USB ash disk,
or CD ROM and starts
ashing the BIOS le.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.32
(C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For MCP7A-P5N78L-00 DATE:10/16/2008
Flash Type - MXIC M25L4005 8Mb SPI
File Name to Program: P5N78L.BIN
Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK
Write OK No Update Write Fail
Warning: Don’t Turn Off Power Or Reset System!
DO NOT turn off or reset the system during the ashing process!
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9. The utility displays a
Flashing Complete
message indicating that
you have successfully
ashed the BIOS le.
Remove the oppy disk,
USB ash disk, or CD
ROM, then press <F1>
Saving the current BIOS
To save the current BIOS:
Ensure that the oppy disk, USB ash disk, or CD ROM is not write-protected
and has enough free space to save the le.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.32
(C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For MCP7A-P5N78L-00 DATE:10/16/2008
Flash Type - MXIC M25L4005 8Mb SPI
File Name to Program: P5N78L.BIN
Flashing Complete
Press <F1> to Continue
Write OK No Update Write Fail
F1
Reset
1. Follow steps 1 to 6 in
Updating the BIOS.
2. Press <Y> when the utility
prompts you to save the
current BIOS le. The
following screen appears.
3. Key in a lename for
the current BIOS le in
the Save current BIOS
as eld, then press
<Enter>.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.32
(C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For MCP7A-P5N78L-00 DATE:10/16/2008
Flash Type - MXIC M25L4005 8Mb SPI
File Name to Program: 0306.bin
Save current BIOS as:
Message:
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.32
(C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For MCP7A-P5N78L-00 DATE:10/16/2008
Flash Type - MXIC M25L4005 8Mb SPI
File Name to Program: 0306.bin
Checksum: 810DH
Save current BIOS as: 0307.bin
Message: Please Wait!
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4. The utility saves the
current BIOS le to the
disk, then returns to the
BIOS ashing process.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.32
(C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For MCP7A-P5N78L-00 DATE:10/16/2008
Flash Type - MXIC M25L4005 8Mb SPI
File Name to Program: 0307.bin
Now Backup System BIOS to
File!
Message: Please Wait!
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to
restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
You can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard Support CD or a
oppy disk that contains the updated BIOS le.
• Prepare the motherboard Support CD or a oppy disk containing the
updated motherboard BIOS le before using this utility.
• Ensure that you rename the original or updated BIOS le in the oppy disk
to P5N78L.ROM.
Recovering the BIOS from a oppy disk
To recover the BIOS from a oppy disk:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the oppy disk with the original or updated BIOS le into the oppy disk
drive.
The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the
oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
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When the original or updated BIOS le is found, the utility reads it and starts
updating the corrupted BIOS le.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
Floppy found!
Reading le “P5N78L.ROM”. Completed.
Start ashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can
cause system boot failure!
3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
Recovering the BIOS from the Support CD
To recover the BIOS from the Support CD:
1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, then turn on the system.
2. Place the Support CD into the optical drive.
The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the
oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
When no oppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive
for the original or updated BIOS le. The utility then updates the corrupted
BIOS le.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found!
Reading le “P5N78L.ROM”. Completed.
Start ashing...
3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le.
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4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go
through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based
utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing
<Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for
this motherboard.
2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk or USB ash disk, then restart the system.
3. Launch EZ Flash 2 using either of the following methods.
• Insert the oppy disk / USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the
oppy disk drive or a USB port.
Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
FLASH TYPE: MXIC MX25L8005 8Mb SPI
PATH: C:\
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B334
Current ROM
BOARD: P5N78L
VER: 0306
DATE: 10/16/2008
C:
Note
[Enter] Select [S] Save [Esc] Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
• Insert the oppy disk / USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the
oppy disk drive or a USB port.
Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Go to the
Tools menu, then select EZ Flash2 and press <Enter>.
4. Press <Tab> to locate the correct le. Then press <Enter>. When the correct
BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and
automatically reboots the system when done.
• This function supports devices such as USB ash disks and oppy disks
with
FAT 32/16
•
DO NOT
system boot failure!
format and single partition only.
shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
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4.1.5 ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the
motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you
to:
• Save the current BIOS le;
• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet;
• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le;
• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet; and
• View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the Support CD that comes with the motherboard
package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an
Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update.
The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from the
Internet option from the dropdown
menu, then click Next.
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3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest
you to avoid network trafc, or
click Auto Select. Click Next.
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4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS
version that you want to download.
Click Next.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is
capable of updating itself
through the Internet. Always
update the utility to get all its
features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le
To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a le
option from the dropdown menu,
then click Next.
3. Locate the BIOS le from the Open
window, then click Open.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to
P5N78L.ROM
complete the update process.
P5N78L
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4.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update
using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your
BIOS.
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring
your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the
security password feature or change the power management settings. This
requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
SPI chip.
The rmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up
the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.
Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility.
0therwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, reboot the system by doing any of the
following procedures:
• Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to
force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data
or system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the
operating system.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the
Exit menu. See section 4.8 Exit menu.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only. They may
not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le
for this motherboard.
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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu items
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time 15 : 30 : 36
System Date Thu, Oct 30 2008
SATA 1 [None]
SATA 2 [None]
ESATA 3 [None]
HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
Installed Memory 1024MB
Usable Memory 959MB
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
Menu bar
Submenu items
Conguration elds
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
General help
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Change the internal
time.
Legend bar
4.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system conguration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)
conguration
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tools For conguring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default
settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only. They
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le.
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4.2.3 Legend bar
At the bottom of the setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow
you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys
found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
Navigation Key Function
<F1> Displays the General Help screen
<F5> Loads setup default values
<Esc> Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a
Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to the left or right
Up or Down arrow Moves the highlight up or down between elds
Page Down or – (minus) Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted eld
Page Up or + (plus) Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted eld
<Enter> Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted eld
<F10> Saves changes and exit
sub-menu
4.2.4 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For
example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have
their respective menu items.
4.2.5 Submenu items
A solid triangle before each item on each menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
4.2.6 Conguration elds
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.
A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window.
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4.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the
conguration options for that item.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time 15 : 30 : 36
System Date Thu, Oct 30 2008
SATA 1 [None]
SATA 2 [None]
ESATA 3 [None]
HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
Installed Memory 1024MB
Usable Memory 959MB
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
HDD SMART Monitoring
Disabled [ ]
Enabled .....[ ]
↑↓:Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort
Pop-up menu
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Hard Disk A.M.A.R.T.
capability support.
4.2.8 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected
item.
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4.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving
you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to sections 4.2.1 - 4.2.8 for information on the menu screen items and
how to navigate through them.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time 15 : 30 : 36
System Date Thu, Oct 30 2008
SATA 1 [None]
SATA 2 [None]
ESATA 3 [None]
HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
Installed Memory 1024MB
Usable Memory 959MB
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Hard Disk A.M.A.R.T.
capability support.
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
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4.3.3 SATA 1-2
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA
devices. There is a separate submenu for each SATA device. Select a device item
then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main
SATA 1
PIO Mode [Auto]
UDMA Mode [Auto]
SATA 1 [Auto]
Access Mode [Auto]
Capacity 0 MB
Cylinder 0
Head 0
Sector 0
Transfer Mode None
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items
(Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector, and Transfer Mode). These values are not
user-congurable. These items show 0 if no SATA device is installed in the system.
PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2]
[Mode 3] [Mode 4]
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
UDMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the UDMA mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
SATA 1 [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable SATA 1. Conguration options: [None] [Auto]
[Manual]
Access Mode [Auto]
Sets the sector addressing mode. Conguration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large]
[Auto]
Before conguring a hard disk drive, ensure that you have the correct
conguration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings
may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.
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4.3.4 ESATA
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of an eSATA
device. There is a separate submenu for the eSATA device. Select a device item
then press <Enter> to display the eSATA device information.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main
ESATA
ESATA [Auto]
Access Mode [Auto]
Capacity 0 MB
Cylinder 0
Head 0
Sector 0
Transfer Mode None
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items
(Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector, and Transfer Mode). These values are not
user-congurable. These items show 0 if no eSATA device is installed in the
system.
ESATA [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable ESATA. Conguration options: [None] [Auto]
[Manual]
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Press [Enter] to
select.
Access Mode [Auto]
Sets the sector addressing mode. Conguration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large]
[Auto]
Before conguring a hard disk drive, ensure that you have the correct
conguration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings
may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.
4.3.5 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting
Technology (SMART) feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
JumpFree Conguration
CPU Conguration
Chipset
PCIPnP
Onboard Device Conguration
USB Conguration
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
FSB - Memory Clock Mode [Auto]
x FSB - Memory Ratio Auto
x FSB (QDR), MHz Auto
Actual FSB (QDR), MHZ 1066.7
x MEM (DDR), MHz Auto
Actual MEM (DDR), MHz 800.0
Memory Timing Setting
CPU Voltage Control [Auto]
Chipset Voltage Control [Auto]
DDR2 voltage Control [Auto]
MEM Power Features [Disabled]
Advance Path [Auto]
x ADSTB Auto
x Budget Auto
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
JumperFree Conguration
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Adjust system
frequency/voltage.
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
System clock mode
[Auto]
Set FSB and memory
speed automatically.
[Linked]
Enter FSB speed
manually. Memory
speed changes
proportionally.
FSB - Memory Clock Mode [Auto]
Allows you to set the system clock mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [Linked]
[Unlinked]
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The following items become user-congurable when you set the FSB-Memory
Clock Mode item to [Linked].
FSB - Memory Ratio [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Sync Mode]
FSB (QDR), MHz [1066]
Allows you to adjust the CPU FSB frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust
the frequency. You can also type the desired frequency using the numeric keypad.
The values range from 400 to 2500.
The FSB (QDR), MHz item is also congurable when you set the
FSB - Memory Clock Mode item to [Unlinked].
Actual FSB (QDR), MHz
This item reects the actual frequency after the system reboots.
The following item becomes user-congurable when you set FSB-Memory
Clock Mode to [Unlinked].
MEM (DDR), MHz [799]
Allows you to adjust memory frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the
frequency. You can also type the desired frequency using the numeric keypad. The
values range from 400 to 1400.
Actual MEM (DDR), MHz
This item reects the actual frequency after the system reboots.
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Memory Timing Setting
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Memory Timing Setting
Memory Timing Setting [Optimal]
x tCL (CAS Latency) [Auto]
x tRCD [Auto]
x tRP [Auto]
x tRAS [Auto]
x Command Per Clock (CMD) [Auto]
** Advanced Memory Settings **
x tRRD [Auto]
x tRC [Auto]
x tWR [Auto]
x tWTR [Auto]
x tREF [Auto]
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
Memory Timing Setting [Optimal]
Allows you to load the optimal timings or enter timings manually.
Conguration options: [Optimal] [Expert]
tCL (CAS Latency) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
tRCD [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
tRP [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
tRAS [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]~[31]
Command Per Clock (CMD) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 clock] [2 clock]
tRRD [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]~[15]
tRC [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]~[31]
tWR [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
tWTR [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]~[15]
tREF [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [7.8uS] [3.9uS]
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Select [Expert]
to enter timings
manually
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CPU Voltage Control [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [0.81875V]
[0.825V] [0.83125V] [0.8375V] [0.84375V] [0.85V] [0.85625V] [0.8625] [0.86875V]
[0.875V] [0.88125V] [0.8875V] [0.89375V] [0.9V] [0.90625V] [0.9125V] [0.91875V]
[0.925V] [0.93125V] [0.9375V] [0.94375V] [0.95V] [0.95625V]~ [1.6V]
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a
high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may
make the system unstable.
Chipset Voltage Control [Auto]
Allows you to select the chipset voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [1.05V]
[1.10V] [1.15V] [1.20V] [1.25V] [1.30V]~ [1.40V]
DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto]
Allows you to select the DDR2 voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [1.75V]
[1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] [2.05V] [2.10V]
MEM Power Features [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the MEM power features.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Advance Path [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the advance path.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Enable] [Disable]
The following items become congurable when you set the Advance Path item
to [Enable].
ADSTB [2]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3]
Budget [3.00 ns]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.50 ns] [1.75 ns] [2.00 ns] [2.25 ns] ~ [3.75 ns]
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4.4.2 CPU Conguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
CPU Conguration
CPU Type Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU
6300 @1.86GHz
CPU Speed 1.86GHz
Cache RAM(L2) 2048K
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled]
Enhanced C1 (C1E) [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
CPU Multiplier [7.0]
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Disabled]
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled]
Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even
without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Thermal Monitor 1 (On
die throtting)
Thermal Monitor
2 Ratio & VID
transition
Enhanced C1 (CIE) [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero
(0). Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
The Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating
systems simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several
systems. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU Multiplier [7.0]
Sets the CPU multiplier. Conguration options: [6.0] [7.0]
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep™ Tech. [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.3 Chipset
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Chipset
Spread Spectrum Control
Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E]
Hybrid SLI [Disabled]
x Display Detection [Disable]
Onboard GPU [Auto]
Frame Buffer Size [64M]
Retrain PCIE dev to Gen2 [Auto]
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
Spread Spectrum Control
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Spread Spectrum Control
CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
iGPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
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CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Triangular Down]
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Triangular Down]
iGPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [1.00% Tri-Center] [2.00% Tri-Center]
[3.00% Tri-Center]
Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E]
Allows you to select the primary display adapter.
Conguration options: [PCI] [Onboard] [PCI-E]
Onboard GPU [Auto]
Allows you to congure the onboard GPU.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Always Enable]
Frame Buffer Size [64M]
Allows you to select the frame buffer size. Conguration options: [32M] [64M]
[128M] [256M] [512M] [Disabled]
Retrain PCIE dev to Gen2 [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
4.4.4 PCIPnP
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Spread Spectrum Control
Plug & Play O/S [No]
Plug & Play O/S [No]
When set to [No], the BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to
[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Conguration options: [No] [Yes]
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Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Select Yes if you are
using a Plug and Play
capable operating
system. Select no if
you need the BIOS to
congure non-boot
devices.
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4.4.5 Onboard Device Conguration
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Onboard Device Conguration
IDE Function Setup
MCP Storage Cong
HD Audio [Enabled]
Onboard 1394 [Enabled]
Onboard LAN [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
CIR Port Address [310]
CIR Port IRQ [11]
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
IDE Function Setup
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
IDE Function Setup
SATA Controller 1,2 [Enabled]
IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
SATA Controller 1,2 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA controllers.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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MCP Storage Cong
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
MCP Storage Cong
SATA Operation Mode [IDE]
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
SATA Operation MOde [IDE]
Allows you to select the SATA operation mode.
Conguration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] [Linux AHCI]
HD Audio [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or set the High-Denition audio function.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Onboard 1394 [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the onboard 1394 device.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
[Auto]
CIR Port Address [310]
Allows you to select the CIR port address.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [310] [320]
CIR Port IRQ [11]
Allows you to select the CIR port IRQ. Conguration options: [11] [5]
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4.4.6 USB Conguration
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
USB Conguration
USB Controller [Enabled]
USB Legacy support [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
USB Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0/1.1 controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB Legacy Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating
systems (OS). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Enable or Disable
USB 1.1 and 2.0
Controller
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4.5 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management
(APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]
ACPI APIC support Enabled
APM Conguration
Hardware Monitor
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]
Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state
to be used for system suspend.
Conguration options: [S1 (POS)] [S3 (STR)] [S1&S3]
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.
4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When this item
is set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer
list. Conguration options:[Enabled]
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4.5.3 APM Conguration
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
APM Conguration
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power-Off]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
ACPI AWAY Mode [Disabled]
PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
Power On by RTC Alarm [Disabled]
x Date (of Month) Alarm 3
x Alarm Time (hh:mm) 0 : 0 : 0
HPET Support [Enabled]
WDRT Support [Enabled]
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power-Off]
Allows you to enable or disable the Restore on AC Power Loss function.
Conguration options: [Power-Off] [Power-On] [Last State]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When setting this item to [Enabled], you can use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the
system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the
+5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This
feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Press [Enter] to
select whether or not
to restart the system
after AC power loss
ACPI AWAY Mode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI away mode.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]
Allows you to set the event after the power button is pressed for more than 4
seconds. Conguration options: [Suspend] [Instant-Off]
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
When setting this item to [Enabled], you can wake the system through a PCI
Express card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A
on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
Enables or disables RI to generate a wake event. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the rst
try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off
causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item
is set to [Enabled], the Date of Month Alarm and Alarm Time (hh:mm) items
become user-congurable. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Date (of Month) Alarm [XX]
To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display the Date
of Month Alarm pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specied range then press
<Enter>. Value ‘0’ means everyday. Conguration options: [Min=0] [Max=31]
Alarm Time (hh:mm) [ X: X: X]
To set the time of alarm:
1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the hour
eld.
2. Key in an hour value (Min.=0, Max.=23), then press <Enter>.
3. Press <Tab> to move to the minutes eld then press <Enter>.
4. Key in a minute value (Min.=0, Max.=59), then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to move to the seconds eld then press <Enter>.
6. Key in a second value (Min.=0, Max.=59), then press <Enter>.
HPET Support [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
WDRT Support [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.5.4 Hardware Monitor
The items in this submenu displays the hardware monitor values automatically
detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related
parameters. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration
options.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
Hardware Monitor
Q-Fan Controller [Enabled]
Vcore voltage [1.26V]
3.3V Voltage [3.32V]
5V Voltage [5.10V]
12V Voltage [12.09V]
CPU Temperature 47ºC
M/B Temperature 32ºC
CPU Fan Speed 2177 RPM
CPU Fan Speed Warning [600 RPM]
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
Q-Fan Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan controller. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xxxV] or
[Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through
the onboard voltage regulators.
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Press [Enter] to
enable or disable
CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard
and CPU temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the eld shows N/A.
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CPU Fan Speed Warning [600 RPM]
Allows you to set the CPU fan speed warning function, which gives a warning
when the CPU fan speed is too slow. If you set this item to [Disabled], the system
will not warn you even if no fan is installed or if the fan is not functioning properly.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [600 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM]
4.6 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Conguration
Security
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Select Boot Device
Priority
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main Extreme Tweaker Boot Tools Exit
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device [Removable]
2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk]
3rd Boot Device [CDROM]
4th Boot Device [Disabled]
1st ~ 4th Boot Device
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number
of devices installed in the system. Conguration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk]
[CDROM] [Disabled]
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Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Select Your Boot
Device Priority
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4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main Extreme Tweaker Boot Tools Exit
Case Open Warning [Enabled]
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]
x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
x Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]
Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]
Halt On [All Errors]
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
Case Open Warning [Enabled]
Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to [Enabled] clears
the chassis open status. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. When this item is
set to [Enabled], the system skips certain tests while booting.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Conguration options: [Off] [On]
Boot Settings Conguration
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Press [Enter] to
enable or disable.
Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]
Allows you to set the keystroke rate. Enable this item to congure the Typematic
Rate (Chars/Sec) and the Typematic Delay (Msec).
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following two items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay
(Msec) become congurable when Typematic Rate Setting is enabled.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]
Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key.
Conguration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30]
Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]
Allows you to set the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat.
Conguration options: [250] [500] [750] [1000]
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OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]
Set this item to [OS2] only when you are running on an OS/2 operating system
with an installed RAM of greater than 64 MB. Conguration options: [Non-OS2]
[OS2]
Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.
Halt On [All Errors]
Allows you to set the error report type.
Conguration options: [All Errors] [No Errors]
4.6.3 Security
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main Extreme Tweaker Boot Tools Exit
Supervisor Password Clear
User Password Clear
Password Check [Setup]
Security
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Supervisor password
controls full access,
<Enter> to change
password.
Supervisor Password
User Password
These elds allow you to set passwords:
To set a password:
1. Select an item then press <Enter>.
2. From the password box, key in a password which consists of up to eight
alphanumeric characters, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm your password when prompted, then press <Enter>. The password
eld shows Set.
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To clear the password:
1. Select the password eld and press <Enter> twice. The following message
appears:
PASSWORD DISABLED !!!
Press any key to continue...
2. Press any key to continue. The password eld shows Clear.
A note about passwords
The Supervisor Password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program
preventing unauthorized access. The User Password is required to boot the
system preventing unauthorized use.
Forgot your password?
If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time
Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is
powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS
RAM, refer to section 3.3 Jumper for instructions.
Password Check
Selects whether the password is required every time the system boots or only
when you enter the BIOS Setup program. Select [Setup] to require the password
before entering the BIOS Setup program. Select [System] to require the password
before entering the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [System]
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4.7 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Express Gate
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],
then press <Enter> to conrm your choice.
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Press [Enter] to run
ASUS EZ Flash 2
FLASH TYPE: MXIC MX25L8005 8Mb SPI
PATH: C:\
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B334
Current ROM
BOARD: P5N78L
VER: 0306
DATE: 10/16/2008
C:
Note
[Enter] Select [S] Save [Esc] Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
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4.7.2 Express Gate
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Express Gate
Express Gate [Enabled]
Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]
Reset User Data [No]
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
Express Gate [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS
Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick
access to the Internet and Skype. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]
Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s rst
screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Select [Prompt User]
to stay at the rst screen of Express Gate for user action.
Conguration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds]
[10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds]
Reset User Data [No]
Allows you to clear Express Gate’s user data.
Conguration options: [No] [Reset]
When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so
that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate.
User data includes the Express Gate’s settings as well as any personal
information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing
history, etc.). This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the
Express Gate environment from launching properly.
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Enable or Disable
Express Gate
function.
The rst time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate
environment after clearing its settings.
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4.8 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Load Setup Default
Discard Changes
Pressing <Esc> does not allow you to immediately exit this menu. Select one of
the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Exit & Save Changes
Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit
menu to ensure that the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An
onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC
is turned off. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select
[YES] to save changes and exit.
Exit & Discard Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the
Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System
Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
This option save data
to CMOS and exiting
the setup menu.
Load Setup Default
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation
window appears. Select [YES] to load the default values. Select Exit & Save
Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the changes you made and restore the previously
saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select [YES] to
discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
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